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April 8, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Janet Yellen Shares 5 Crypto Lessons

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is still concerned about stablecoins. Find out what else her speech reveals about her attitude to cryptocurrency regulation.
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April 8, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Bitcoin Is Down 7% This Week. Should You Buy?

Bitcoin's price slipped on Federal Reserve tightening moves. Find out what this means for cryptocurrency investors.
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April 7, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Facebook Owner Meta Plans 'Zuck Bucks' Non-Crypto Currency

Facebook's parent company is reportedly targeting "least regulated" path to launch various digital currencies.
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April 7, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

19 Million Bitcoin Have Been Mined, Only 2 Million Remain Unminted

Bitcoin crossed a major milestone last week as miners collectively minted 19 million coins since the crypto launched in 2009.
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April 7, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Should You Invest in Bitcoin? Here's What Peter Schiff Thinks

The man who predicted the 2008 financial crisis thinks Bitcoin has no intrinsic value. Find out what else Peter Schiff believes about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
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April 6, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Biggest Bitcoin Conference in the World Is Going On in Miami

As Miami hosts more than 300 speakers, over 70 organizations plan to announce big crypto news. We have the details.
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April 6, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Treasury Secretary Yellen Will Talk Crypto Regs Tomorrow

The Treasury Department reportedly issued a statement announcing Yellen's first formal policy statement about crypto.
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April 6, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

3 Coins That Could Outperform Shiba Inu in April

Shiba Inu is down almost 70% from an all-time high and it's struggling to regain momentum. Here are three cryptos to consider with better prospects.
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April 6, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Crypto Ownership Doubled in U.S. and Other Regions in 2021, New Gemini Report Reveals

New research shows on average 45% of crypto holders bought digital assets for the first time in 2021. What’s driving them to take action?
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April 5, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Crypto Group With 70% Success Rate Predicts 40% Shiba Inu Price Pump in April

A cryptocurrency community that's been correct 70% of the time predicts a big Shiba Inu price spike this month.
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April 5, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Breaking: Elon Musk Joins Twitter Board After Becoming Its Largest Shareholder

Elon Musk has expanded his potential influence over Twitter as he has now joined its board of directors.
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April 5, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

These Are My 4 Favorite Cryptos Right Now

Find out why this writer chose Helium, Livepeer, Cardano, and The Sandbox as her favorite cryptos. They could impact both the real world and the virtual world.
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April 5, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Should You Invest in Bitcoin? Here's What Jack Dorsey Thinks

The cofounder of Twitter and CEO of Block is a Bitcoin maximalist who believes the lead crypto could change the world. Find out why.
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April 4, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Forget XRP: These 3 Cryptos Could Beat It This Spring

XRP is about 46% off its peak from last April, and the SEC lawsuit continues to suppress its price. Here are three cryptos that are doing better.
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April 4, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Breaking: Dogecoin Was Up 9% on News Elon Musk Took a 9.2% Stake in Twitter

Elon Musk acquired a nearly 10% stake in Twitter. The social media stock soared 25% before Monday's market open -- and Dogecoin was up too.
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April 4, 2022 | By Robert Davis

2 Signs That a Crypto Market Crash Is Coming

Investors have been worrying about a crypto market crash for some time. Here are two reasons why that crash could be imminent
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April 4, 2022 | By Robert Davis

3 Unstoppable Metaverse Tokens to Watch in April

These three metaverse tokens could take off in 2022. Read on to learn why.
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April 3, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Here's Why Shiba Inu Is All Bark and No Bite

Right now Shiba Inu's metaverse is overhyped and doesn't add value to the token. Find out why investors should be cautious.
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April 3, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

​​Are These Cryptos The Next Ethereum?

Ethereum has been dogged by network congestion and high gas fees. Many cryptocurrencies are racing to replace it, but can any of them succeed?
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April 2, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Here's Why Waves (WAVES) Gained almost 240% in March

Smart contract crypto Waves has posted dramatic price gains this year. Find out what's driving the surge and what it means for investors.
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April 2, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Analysts Give New $80,000 Price Target for Bitcoin. Is It a Buy?

Crypto analysts are becoming bullish on Bitcoin again, predicting it might reach new highs. Find out what this means for investors.
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April 2, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Should You Invest in Bitcoin? Here's What Mark Cuban Thinks

Mark Cuban is a big fan of cryptocurrency, particularly the potential for smart contracts to transform the way we work. Learn more about Cuban's crypto views.
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April 1, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

The Metaverse Could Have 5 Billion Users and a Value of $13 Trillion, Citi Predicts

A new Citi report forecasts the metaverse economy will generate $13 trillion with 5 billion users within this decade.
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April 1, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

Should You Invest in Bitcoin? Here's What Suze Orman Thinks

Suze Orman told podcast listeners last year to buy Bitcoin because it's what millennials are interested in. Find out what else the popular financial advisor thinks about crypto.
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March 31, 2022 | By Tor Constantino

Shiba Inu Announces the Launch of Its Metaverse

A cryptic tease from Shiba Inu's official Twitter account did its job to get attention and more Twitter followers as Shiba goes meta.